Category Archives: Bail
Public violence and rioting
When does peaceful protest become a riot? Around the world, people are protesting. A recent act of violence in the UK by a young man has sparked a wave of rioting and looting, and in the US far-right protesters have … Continue reading
Mashatile: Declining public confidence in criminal justice system concerning
Reprinted from ENCA – 2024-02-28 JOHANNESBURG – Deputy President Paul Mashatile says it’s concerning that public confidence in the country’s criminal justice system is declining. He was speaking at the opening of the three-day conference reviewing the criminal procedure act, … Continue reading
Arrested? Not South African?
A guide for expatriates arrested in South Africa Arrest is one of the scariest things that can happen to anyone. If you are not a South African citizen or permanent resident, the experience can be even more terrifying. Will you … Continue reading
Understanding bail and how it works
If you ever need bail, you need to know the process The popularity of TV programmes based on law and order has made us all armchair experts in police procedure. But do you really understand how bail works in South … Continue reading